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NH HB709
Bill
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Claudine Burnham
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of a student's legal residence for school attendance to include any school district where their parents or guardians pay property taxes or school district taxes, not just where they physically reside
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Applies to various custody situations including divorced parents with joint custody, parents living apart, and children under legal guardianship, allowing enrollment in districts where either parent or guardian pays taxes
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Amends RSA 193:12 to redefine "legal resident" of a school district to include persons who pay property or school district taxes in that district, even without physical domicile there
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Takes effect July 1, 2025
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Fiscal impact is undetermined pending information from the Department of Education
Legislative Description
Allowing parents or guardians to admit their children into any school district where they pay any property or school district taxes.
Last Action
Inexpedient to Legislate, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote === BILL KILLED ===; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6
3/6/2026